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BRFSS

Also written as: BRFSS — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a state-based telephone survey that collects data on health behaviors and mental health indicators.

Full Definition

The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the nation's premier system of health-related telephone surveys administered by state health departments in collaboration with the CDC. BRFSS collects data on health risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services, including mental health indicators such as psychological distress and mental health service utilization. The system enables state-level monitoring of mental health trends and supports evidence-based public health decision-making.

Usage

Usage note: State-specific modules may include additional mental health questions.

In Context

  • "BRFSS data showed significant state-level variation in reported psychological distress." — state health surveillance report
  • "The mental health module was added to BRFSS to track population mental wellbeing." — survey development description

Also known as

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

Don't confuse with

NSDUH NHANES state health surveys

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